Maanas Nagulapalli

Maanas Nagulapalli, born as Master Ram Teja on 02 August 1990, is a versatile Indian actor and television personality known for his contributions to the Telugu film industry. Beginning his career as a child artist in 2001, he gained recognition for his exceptional performances in films such as "Narasimha Naidu," "Veede," and "Arjun (2004 film)," earning him prestigious accolades like the Nandi Awards. Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) Spouse: Srija Nissankara Parent: Dr. Padmini Nagulapalli (mother) Early Life and Family: Maanas Nagulapalli hails from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and completed his school education at Siva Sivani Public School in Visakhapatnam. He pursued his B.Tech degree at Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Engineering in Hyderabad. His mother, Dr. Padmini Nagulapalli, is an educationalist and child and women's rights activist, having served as the vice president at the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Hyderabad. His father is a former central government employee. Maanas married Srija Nissankara on 22 November 2023. Career Highlights: Maanas Nagulapalli initiated his career as a lead actor with the movie "Jhalak" in 2011, directed by Ravi Sharma. Subsequently, he featured in various South Indian films, including "Green Signal" (2014), "Kaai Raja Kaal" (2015), "Premikudu" (2016), and "Soda Goli Soda" (2018). In 2021, he starred in "Ksheera Sagara Madhanam" and marked his Bollywood debut with "Pyara Kulhad" in 2023. The same year, he made his OTT debut in Omkar's horror thriller "Mansion 241101." Television Career: Maanas ventured into television in 2021 with the series "Kollammal," produced by legendary director K. Raghavendra Rao. He also showcased his talent in "Karthika Deepam" as Dr. Nirupam and later appeared in another series titled "Branmamugi" as a child actor. Bigg Boss Participation: In 2021, Maanas Nagulapalli participated in the fifth season of the reality show "Bigg Boss" (Telugu season 5), where he captivated audiences with his presence and performances. Awards: Nandi Award for his debut as a child artiste in "Narasimha Naidu." Notable Events: Maanas Nagulapalli showcased his versatility by participating in the event "Ganapati Bappa Morya," aired on Star Maa on the eve of Vinayaka Chavithi. He recreated an iconic moment from Allu Arjun's film "Pushpa Raj," leaving a lasting impression on the audience. Television Debut: In 2021, Maanas made his television debut with the series "Kollammal," produced by K. Raghavendra Rao. He continued to entertain viewers with roles in "Karthika Deepam" and "Branmamugi." Filmography: 2001: "Narasimha Naidu" (Debut as a child artiste, won Nandi Awards) 2003: "Veede" 2004: "Arjun" 2011: "Jhalak" (Debut as a lead actor) 2014: "Green Signal" 2015: "Kaai Raja Kaal" 2016: "Premikudu" 2018: "Soda Goli Soda" 2021: "Ksheera Sagara Madhanam" 2023: Bollywood debut in "Pyara Kulhad" 2023: OTT debut in "Mansion 24" Maanas Nagulapalli has proven himself as a versatile actor, making a mark in both the film and television industries with his talent and dedication.